Sixteen years mark a special cycle, a journey that resonates with the cosmic rhythm of light traveling to and from Sirius, the nearest and brightest star in the Arudra Nakshatra. This celestial exchange, spanning 16 years, symbolizes the movement of great realizations—traveling outward from the depths of inner inquiry and returning enriched with universal wisdom. As this sacred cycle culminates this year, it brings a profound sense of alignment and completion, as if the cosmic dialogue of light has returned with answers to questions once whispered into the void.
This year also marks the conclusion of my 15-year study of the Yoga Vasishtha, culminating in the complete Nirvana Uttarartha being added to my reflections in six dedicated posts. This monumental text, rich in teachings on non-duality, liberation, and the illusory nature of existence, has illuminated the path toward the ultimate truth. The insights gleaned now feel harmonized with the rhythm of the universe itself as if the wisdom of the Yoga Vasishtha and the timeless cycle of light to Sirius converge to reveal a singular truth: the journey inward mirrors the journey outward, and in that unity lies the essence of realization.
https://yogavaasistha.wordpress.com/2024/11/29/yoga-vasishtha-the-final-wonderment/
This year, I have also shared reflective articles on Medium, delving into the timeless narratives and teachings from the Mahabharata and other Agamas. These include: Part 1, Part 2, and the Purnahuti of this series, each unraveling profound insights from this epic. Complementing these, I have explored key teachings from the Thirumanthiram, Shiv Sutras, and Vachanas in this briefing note. The synthesis of Yoga and Vedanta in Kashmir Shaivism has been the focus of Pratyabhijna, while the cosmic unity celebrated through Mukkoti is presented in this exploration. Together, these writings weave a rich tapestry of philosophical and spiritual insights.
"Only when taught by a lofty sage, this knowledge of Brahmavidya is properly understood, leaving no room for doubts"
- Swami Virajeshwara Saraswati
With the above profound wisdom from my Guru, I conclude this reflective post, by embracing the clarity and grace that come through guidance, devotion, and self-inquiry on the eve of Bhishma EkAdaSi of SrI krOdhi year of this cycle!
(To be precise, on bhishmAshTami!)
